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The Supreme Court allowed the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to proceed, affirming its authority while stressing that the exercise must adhere to statutory safeguards and meet the standards of free and fair elections and proportionality.
A woman waits to submit her appeal to the SIR Special Tribunal in West Bengal's Balurghat, after her name was struck off the electoral rolls. (PTI Image)
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 27, 2026 11:49 IST
The Supreme Court, while giving a green light to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls carried out by the Election Commission of India, said that the exercise cannot be struck down merely on grounds of procedural variation from routine revisions, as it flows from statutory and constitutional powers vested in the poll body.
During the hearing, the court was addressing key questions raised by the petitioners: whether the ECI has the authority to conduct SIR, whether the exercise serves a legitimate purpose, and whether it violates the Representation of the People Act and the Electoral Rules, 1960. The bench also examined whether the Commission can determine citizenship status through this exercise.
Here are the top quotes from today's hearing:
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Published By:
Sayan Ganguly
Published On:
May 27, 2026 11:49 IST
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